October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

by Synergent

This October is the 20th year commemorating Cybersecurity Awareness Month. “Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity” (CISA.gov). Learning the latest ways to stay safe online and educating both staff and members are effective steps to take.

Synergent remains dedicated to raising cybersecurity awareness and urges credit unions and their members to take cybersecurity seriously. We can all take action to protect our sensitive data, both at the business level and at home with our families.

Our friends at KnowBe4 shared the following tips:

Stay safe in and out of the office

  • Only use secure devices, and only use your work devices for work. Remember that your device is only as secure as the apps that are running on it. Never install an application or plugin without first checking with your IT department.

 

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